Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America
Types
Iris sibirica
Grass
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Siberian Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Siberian Iris
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Iris
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Siberian Iris and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.